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Adjective: tubercular  ,t(y)û'bur-kyu-lu(r)
  1. Constituting or afflicted with or caused by tuberculosis or the tubercle bacillus
    "a tubercular child"; "tubercular meningitis";
    - tuberculous
     
  2. Characterized by the presence of tuberculosis lesions or tubercles
    "tubercular leprosy"
     
  3. Pertaining to or of the nature of a normal tuberosity or tubercle
    "a tubercular process for the attachment of a ligament or muscle"
     
  4. Relating to tuberculosis or those suffering from it
    "a tubercular hospital"
Noun: tubercular  ,t(y)û'bur-kyu-lu(r)
  1. A person with pulmonary tuberculosis
    - consumptive, lunger

Derived forms: tuberculars

See also: ill, sick

Type of: diseased person, sick person, sufferer

Encyclopedia: Tubercular

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